Another point which I would like to suggest is that, choose the language which is comfertable to you. e.g., if the audience knew the local language, and if you are most comfertable in it, choose the language instead of English. It will increase your confidence and the way of expression will also be improved and the audience will be impressed.
On 1/6/12, lv1906 <lissyvergh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, Braille is one among the practical options. What about a > netbook? As it comes handy, we can take it anywhere, prepare a > power-point presentation and give a great speech! > However, beware of the mouse-pointer/touchpad. It may have to be > disabled for convenience for us. > Thanking you, > Lissy Verghese > > On 1/6/12, avinash shahi <shahi88avin...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi >> very pertinent and Needed subject is under discussion. >> Being a blind, and totally blind, one has to be master/mistress in >> captivating audience. >> We can only draw listeners attention and keep in tact, through >> effective and impressive voice. >> Now I am sharing this piece >> Hope will benefit many more on the list, and do share with your >> friends off the list also. >> So happy practicing and wishing you further success. >> Use your voice effectively in presentations >> Payal Chanania >> Voice is the primary means used to convey a presentation. In fact, 38% >> of the communication is always vocal! This is what lends substance to >> the quintessential cliché, ‘It's not just what you say, but how you >> say it that matters!' >>> >> Little wonder then that despite having well-written, structured and >> interesting content, many speakers fail to make a mark with their >> presentations. Most audiences lose interest quickly and tune out the >> presentation in favour of personal broodings, side conversations, >> chatting on their phones or even napping! It follows that to be able >> to make a persuasive and winning presentation, you should first >> understand how to use your voice with the following vocal aspects: >> >> Pronunciation: Even if you are thoroughly knowledgeable about a topic, >> your audience may doubt you if you fail to pronounce the words >> correctly. >> >> Therefore, precise speech diction is essential for establishing >> credibility. Before giving the presentation, you should check whether >> you are pronouncing the names, phrases and technical words in the >> correct way. >> >> Articulation: It is equally important to clearly enunciate the vowel >> and consonant sounds in the words you speak. People often slur words >> together which makes it difficult for the audience to follow what is >> being said. So, consciously pronounce your consonants and verbs well >> and be careful not to mumble, merge syllables, drop word endings or >> allow the ends of sentences to trail away. >> Volume: Volume is the loudness/softness of your voice. During a >> presentation, the goal is to speak loud enough so that the audience >> does not have to strain to hear. Project your voice so that the people >> in the last row can hear you. For this, you will need to talk louder >> than you do normally, but without shouting. In case of a large >> audience, use a microphone as it will enable you to speak at a >> comfortable level and still be heard by everyone. >> Pace: This is the speed at which you speak the words. Often, >> nervousness causes speakers to increase the rate of speech and rush >> through the presentation. >> >> However, if you speak too quickly, the audience will lose attention as >> they don't get a chance to absorb the information. Similarly, if you >> speak too slowly by lengthening the words or syllables, the audience >> may become bored. A natural speed of around 120-150 words per minute >> keeps the presentation both interesting and understandable. >> >> Pitch: Pitch is the ‘musicality' of your voice. In general, speak in a >> medium, consistent and acceptable timbre. A normal conversational tone >> of voice appears relaxed and normal while high pitches can be quite >> irritating. >> >> Pause: It is essential to pause occasionally to gather your thoughts, >> decide what to say next, give the audience a chance to absorb the >> information or simply to catch your breath! But, never fill a pause >> with annoying phrases like ‘umm', ‘okay' or ‘you know'. These ‘verbal >> pauses' can be detrimental to your credibility since the audience >> perceives them as uncertainty. >> >> Variety: Variety is the spice of life and also every presentation! >> Therefore, speaking in the same volume, pitch or pace can make your >> speech monotonous, mechanical, confusing and even boring. On the other >> hand, intermittently varying your delivery will make it interesting >> and succeed in capturing the audience's attention. >> >> For example, raise your volume to make a point or lower it >> considerably to add suspense. Slow down and stress on certain >> words/phrases to highlight their significance and quicken your pace >> when it comes to less important points. You can also vary your speed >> depending on the mood you want to create - fast pace for urgency, >> excitement, happiness or fear while a slower pace to convey peace, >> sadness or disgust. >> >> Similarly, changing the pitch or inflection of your voice also helps >> people interpret the meaning of your words and understand the emotion >> and attitude behind them. >> >> For example, surprise, anger, sarcasm and solemnity are frequently >> indicated by specific changes in pitch. Likewise, a subtle pause can >> indicate a transition to a new idea or create anticipation when you >> use it just before revealing your next point! >> >> The question is how do you refine your dialogue, diction and delivery >> so as to make the right impact? >> >> Well, the only way you can truly become aware of your voice patterns >> is to record your speech and review it to determine how you come >> across vocally and what you need to adjust. >> >> Above all, practice does make one perfect – so read the material >> several times and keep rehearsing it in the pace, modulation and pitch >> you will actually present. Furthermore, there are specific voice and >> breathing exercises to help you gain control or you can even opt for >> professional training with a voice coach to help you communicate >> effectively and compellingly! >> >> Payal Chanania >> >> f...@cnkonline.com >> >> >> >> On 1/6/12, bijal patel <bijalpatel...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Dear friends, >>> As subject line says, I have query about VI speakers. Nowadays in >>> modern era, there are lots of opportunities when VI person has to >>> speak in various programmes, though he or she works in school, >>> college, company, social functions and so on. I know many experts are >>> on list, so please, share tips and tricks for the best presentation. >>> .How can one manage without Braille if he/she doesn’t know? >>> .Is Braille notes necessary during presentation/speech? >>> .How can we manage with PPT among sighted people? >>> Any suggestions will be highly welcomed. >>> Thanks. >>> Bijal Patel. >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> "The best things and most beautiful things in the world Cannot be seen >> or even touched. 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